Arsenal remain keen on Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri.
The Daily Mail says Arsenal are poised to move for Seri, but Thomas Lemar remains the Gunners' prime target.
Arsene Wenger has joined the race for Seri who has also been linked with a move to north London rivals Tottenham.
Roma are also interested in the Ivorian who has a release clause of £36million.
Arsenal are still hopeful of sealing a deal for Lemar who netted 12 times in 49 games for Monaco last term.